Summary of User Fees in the Lexington Public Schools FY 03-04

Athletic Fees Total collected in 2003: $93,584

High School: $200.00 fee per athlete covers all interscholastic sports

Middle School:

Varsity: $60 per season

Intramural: $35 per season

Clinics $25 per clinic, 3 held per year

Elementary $45 per year for intramurals

Family Plan $400 maximum per family with students in grades 5-12

Waiver: Families may request a waiver by completing a form, obtaining principalπs approval. Reduces fees by half

Bus Fees Total Collected in 2003: $496,575

Policy: Students in grades K-6 living 2 miles or more from assigned school transported without charge.

All other students may purchased a ticket to ride:

Before July 1 and families new to Lexington $225/student $450 family cap

On or before July 31 $245/student $490 family cap

After July 31 and subject to availability $365/student $730 family cap

Hayden Recreation Center $70/student $140 family cap

Elementary Instrumental Music Total collected in 2003: $107,575

For grades 4 and 5, 30 minute lesson per week: $250/student $500 family cap

Building Rental Total collected in 2003: $45,157

Fees vary by space and location. Building rental form.

Transcripts Total collected in 2003: $6,000

High School students are charged a fee of $2 per transcript to prepare and mail transcripts with college applications.

Recommendations for FY05 Budget

Increase transcript fees to $5.00

Increase bus fee by $125 per rider

Cover debate transportation by a fee similar to instrumental music

JV Hockey - $ 545.45 per student

Middle Schools and LHS Intramurals ≠ $40.00 per student increase